WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor is responsible to oversee daily workflows for their specific area of responsibility, (IP, OP Clinics, OP Surg, or CDI). Ensure appropriate staff coverage for all WQ’s and other functions. Promote and support Teamwork, performance excellence, accountability and professionalism. Lead and support process improvement. Ensure their Teams have the education and tools they need to successfully perform to the highest levels of quality and compliance. Supervisors report directly to the Manager over their area.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Experience
  3 years of acute hospital-based Coding Supervisor experience. Preferable in an Academic environment. and
  Experience working in a remote environment.
  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire or
  (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire or
  (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Upon Hire or
  (CPMA) Cert Prof Medical Auditor AAPC credential Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) Upon Hire or
  Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPCH) Upon Hire or
  Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire or
  (CIRCC) Cert Inter Rad Cardio Coder Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) Upon Hire or
  (CCDS) Cert Clinical Documentation and
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Required if primary work area is CDI

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or a closely related field. or
  Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management or a closely related field.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist and Support the Manager:
• Manage the daily workflows for assigned area of responsibility
• Manage staffing to ensure coverage for all WQ‿s and other functions:
  Planning ahead for scheduled absences, Holidays, etc.
  Make recommendations to Manager regarding the need for OT, and/or Contract backfill
• Lead and support process improvement to ensure effective/efficient workflows
• Lead and support performance excellence, accountability, and professionalism from all
• Communicate at a professional level, verbal and written
• Conduct Monthly Staff Team meetings
• Ensures all new and transfer hires, and contract staff are properly trained on all departmental coding policies and procedures and information systems
• Lead and/or support project management internal to the Department and collaboratively with other Departments; Revenue Integrity, PFS, Compliance, etc.
• Promote and support Teamwork
• Promote and support the UTSW Quality initiatives and Department Quality Standards
• Promote and support Coding/CDI education and compliance
• Participate in the hiring process
• Maintains an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices
• Offer a broad knowledge of Revenue Cycle operations
• Other duties as assigned

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.